Nebraska women’s hoops dominate Maryland on the road

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska upset No. 20 Maryland in a 90-67 win on the road Sunday.

The win is the Huskers first against the Terrapins ever. Nebraska improves to 6-3 on the season while opening Big Ten Conference play with a huge road win.

The Big Red were led in points by junior Jaz Shelley who recorded 29 while adding 5 assists and 3 steals to her impressive night.

Sophomore Allison Weidner led the team in rebounds grabbing a career-high 15 to go along with her first career double-double (13 points).

Sophomore Alexis Markowski added 14 points and 6 rebounds helping Nebraska take a double-digit lead late in the game.

Sophomore Maddie Krull made a solid contribution with 6 points and 5 assists in her first Husker start.

The Huskers defense held Maryland to 40 percent from the floor, along with just 25 percent from three-point range.

Nebraska will return home as Big Ten play continues against Wisconsin on Wednesday night.